Description
These irresistible mini desserts combine the warm cinnamon-sugar flavor of snickerdoodle cookies with gooey apple pie filling, all packed into a tender cookie cup—perfectly portioned for snacking, parties, or cozy autumn cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 1 large egg (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for snickerdoodle dough)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling, chopped finely if chunky (for filling)
- Optional: extra cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, coat in cinnamon sugar, and press into each muffin cup, creating a well in the center.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and use the back of a spoon to press the center again if needed.
- Let cool slightly, then fill each cookie cup with 1–2 teaspoons of apple pie filling.
- Sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use pre-made apple pie filling for convenience or make your own by cooking down apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- For a twist, add chopped nuts or caramel drizzle on top of the apple pie filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be made ahead and served chilled or reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
